Kranskop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Deep, dark red colour. Typical Cabernet nut and berry fruit flavours, with integrated well balanced fruit tannins, for a lingering aftertaste. Exceptional ageing potential.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon

winery : Kranskop Private Cellar

winemaker : Nakkie Smit

wine of origin : Klaasvoogds

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.89 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

AWARDS

Veritas Silver 2005

ageing : 5 Years

in the vineyard : South-facing stone rich soil.
Low yields per hectare.

The choice grapes for this wine are cultivated with great care on the cool stony slopes of the Klaas Voogds Valley.
It is 'n Deep stone rich soil. The average age of the vine is 12 years.
Trellising: 2m Poles with 5 canopy wires to keep the canopy in position for optimum sunlight "use" without having the grapes in direct sunlight.
The concept of deficit irrigation were used.
Yield: 8 tons/ha
Vinification: Low production volumes with small berries achieved by green dropping at a late stage.

about the harvest: At optimum ripeness the grapes are handpicked.

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